Analects

Towards the end of the Zhou Dynasty (1100-221 BCE), three main philosophies emerged in response to the disorder of the warring states period: Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism. These three philosophies played a great role in the development of China and were all utilized at some point in Chinese history. Of the three, Confucism has easily been the most influential in the development of the Chinese state through history. Confucism developed almost 2,500 years ago as a social and political…

“Two Kinds”: The Role of the Chinese Parent in Todays Society. Many people wonder how Chinese parents raise such successful kids. Much of these speculations into the mystery of Chinese parenting styles are very recent. Chinese parenting practices focus more on being demanding and strict to guide their children to do well. It is important to examine exactly how the parenting roles of the Chinese differ from those of western cultures. The story of “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan explores what happens when…

The Origins of Daoism It is explained in three different theories listed below. Attitudinal Daoism I: Anarchism Attitudinal Daoism II: Authoritarian Intuitionism Pre-Laozi Daoist Theory Much of the thrust of Daoism, as we have seen, naturally motivates a reaction against the moralistic and elitist inclinations of Confucianism. Confucianism stood for a rigid, detailed, traditional pattern of hierarchical social behavior. Duties were assigned to all of one's social roles—and a person typically…

The Han Dynasty had 3 main religions: Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Taoism started in the 6th century by Lao-Tzu. He recorded his own teachings into a book called the Tao Ti Ching. Taoism means living in harmony with Tao, or “the way” or “path” or “principle”. Taoism also focused on the Three Treasures: compassion, moderation, and humility. Lao-Tzu stated that everyone should be one with nature. He also believed that all living things have a universal force flowing through them. He created…

chastity and the belief that women should be subservient to men. The Imperial Civil examination is very important because the only way to become part of the government is to pass the civil exam. The civil exam required the study of four books the Analects, Mencius, Golden means and great learning all Confucian…

Weldon Pender ton and his wife Leonora, a feeble-minded Army brat, have a fiery relationship and she takes in many lovers. Leonora’s current lover, Major Morris Langdon, lives with his depressed wife Alison and her flamboyant Filipino houseboy Analects, near the Pender tons. Capt. Pender ton, as a closeted homosexual, realizes that he is physically attracted to Pvt. Williams, but remains unaware of the private’s attraction to Leonora.…

must behave in such a way that promotes very ideal social relations between people. They think that that is the case more than the expectation of rewards and or punishments after you die. The primary sacred text in the Confucianism world is the Analects. This text presents a collection of some literary or philosophical extracts. It contains a collection of sayings and ideas. This script was created by Confucius and is written in Chinese. This book as been one of the most read and studied book…

and grape products for grain. Since they were located on the coast, Greece had a strategic point for trade and cultural diffusion. Athens became a rich commercial center and Greeks had a money system. They had city-states with identities and cultures. They were considerably independent and were always competing with each other. Sparta was militaristic and agricultural while Athens was cultural, political, and commercial. In Sparta, women had more rights than in other areas. They had adult male…

The idea of nature is of huge importance and the concept of harmony with nature and oneself is the defining characteristic of the ancient Chinese belief system. There is an emphasis placed on the welfare and well being of the individual in the present life as opposed to a future one. What separates Confucianism, Taoism and Chinese Buddhism is the meaning which is associated with nature. Confucianism places emphasis on the nature of the human. Taoism focuses on harmony with the universe and…